ManRam's Got it Covered
The Boston Red Sox took their first World Series in 86 years last month and the accolades continue to pour in for the team of self-described "idiots." The most recent beneficiary: Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez who today was announced as the cover star for EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2005, due out...
The Boston Red Sox took their first World Series in 86 years last month and the accolades continue to pour in for the team of self-described "idiots." The most recent beneficiary: Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez who today was announced as the cover star for EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2005, due out next spring.
What a huge turnaround it has been for the ManRam. It's easy to forget the tumultuous off-season the floppy-haired slugger experienced before the start of Boston's championship season. Just a year ago, all the talk around Manny had him going to Texas in exchange for then AL-MVP Alex Rodriguez. He even managed to raise the ire of Red Sox faithful after failing to show up for a crucial 2003 series against the Yankees, claiming illness, only to be spotted later by Boston media and fans hanging with good friend Enrique Wilson at the Yankee's hotel.
Of course, a World Series MVP award, the AL home run title, and, of course, the World Series trophy make for short memories with baseball fans.
What a difference a year makes.
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com
Join the conversation